Originally Posted by jerybak

I made the jump on my 87 auto in October 2015......and have been lucky IMO.

MY87 928 daily driver and the maint history was/is sckechy at best, I tracked some kind of regular maint up to about 57k miles via carfax report, but no documentation as the dealership that did the work converted to digital and doesn't have the original papers on what was done at each visit. As such I don't think the timing belt/water pump had been completed, but the flappy works yea!!! No belt tension alarms to speak of yet and we have been driving it daily here around town and have put on about 3k miles locally.

Background of car is, it had 58k miles on it, it sat for 2+ years before I got it & under Roger's & this forums guidance I have completed the below:

1. New AGM Battery
2. New Starter
3. New Air Filter / Oil Change
4. New fuses & various relays, cleaned ground points
5. Replaced Fuel Filter, Pump & check valve
6. Replaced Fuel Regulator & Dampers
7. Replaced Fuel Lines
8. Replaced Spark plugs & Ignition wire Set
9. Replaced Pinch Bolts & Installed RiTech Clamp
10. Various Vac Lines, coolant lines, trans lines (fluids replaced)
11. SS Brake lines (fluid replaced w/ ATE Gold)
12. X Pipe is fitted
13. EZ Chip is installed (Ken's Chip)
14. 24lb Design II injectors & LH Chip (to be installed next week)
15. 996 Rims (needs new tires)
16. New Audio System/ Subs
17. Various light bulbs (driving, fog, brake, dome, etc)
18. Replaced sunroof & both window switches
18. Purchased hard bound manuals

I would suspect you will be performing items 1-11 from the above list straight away, I did this work with a buddy of mine on his lift and kicked him some cash. But for items 1-11 with your own wrench time plan on spending $3k on parts alone. Labor can be any where from $1500-$4k depending on your selection.

For me this 928 has been good as it keeps me & my $ focused on one toy....instead of HO Slot Cars, Scale Trains, RC Helos, RC Cars, RC Trucks, RC Drones, Golden Tee Golf Machines, Arcade Games, Foosball Tables, Stretched & Widened 49cc Scooters, and a mess of other hobbies I dropped coin on, I can spend $ on this project and it keeps my interest and perhaps is an investment, maybe.

Water pump & timing belt are up next for me as I am now at the 60k mark, I will be installing Ken's tensioner also so their is another $2k on parts & labor you will need as item no. 12 on your list, but at the end of the day I am happy with my 928 decision.

Originally Posted by Jetto65

Wow..what a day and what a responce in just 24 hours.

The end result...a new 928 owner for the forum...I purchased the car today and title on hand!!!!! We settle for $1800.00 (craigslist asking price $2500). I will have the car at home by Saturday (heavy work schedule this week) and will post photos.

I will make an attempt to thank all of this great group for the great advice but if i do not reply to each of you, thank you again...I am sure we will be discussing my project for a few years as i start working on it.

"The inhabitants of this forum are not normal! You are showing signs of the same affliction, so whatever you do, pursue your own 928." So true!!!!!

Originally Posted by Wisconsin Joe

Congratudolences.

You are in the right place. The collective knowledge of these cars on here is virtually complete. Nobody knows everything, but I have yet to see a problem where somebody can't give you an answer.
You will learn who to listen to and who to ignore.

Warning: This is a progressive disease. One is rarely sufficient.

Originally Posted by soontobered84

How are you going to "lowball" a guy selling an S4 for $2K?

He's already lowballed himself.

Originally Posted by Mrmerlin

dont wash the engine with water,
lots of parts will be damaged from water ingress,

at best blow it off with compressed air.

Good luck with your project,

NOTE first thing to check is the flex plate preload or lack there of,
and crank end play ,
once this is determined then you can tackle any other system.

NOTE a quick check pull the dipstick and drip the oil onto a black cardboard,
look at the oil in the sun if you see lots of sparkles then metal is being made

Originally Posted by Speedtoys

I bought this one (pictured) for $1k.

That was the selling price...

Originally Posted by 19psi

I'd be there asap with cash in hand at that price.

Being that you're looking for a project, it's safe to assume you have a valid man-card and won't be paying $216 for an oil change or over $1,100 for something as simple as a blower motor replacement.
When it comes to parts, there are several great vendors to choose from. Their prices are reasonable and if something is NLA, they'll often have a quality alternative available.

Originally Posted by rbrtmchl

Jetto65 -

What color is that? I like it. Diamond Blue???